Did you know that FSC Wind Damaged needs a new tail for the 2009 season? posted: Dec 19th, 2008 Team recruiting efforts continue, as the NSL News already reported a few of these off-season activities, which ended up successfully and within a relatively short time period.
The NSL News mentioned during the coverage of the NSL Championship 2008 that FSC Wind Damaged, a AA/Intermediate Class team from Lake Wales in Florida, made the team's last appearance with this lineup at SkyQuest 2008 in November. Tail Mario Luppa had to move back home to Italy after completing his services for the Italian military in Tampa, Florida.
Mario Luppa was not happy to leave after two great years with FSC... (more)
Did you know that Rob Radez prepares for a challenging season with SDC Rhythm XP? posted: Dec 18th, 2008 The NSL News reported on 5 November 2008 that CSC Rhythm XP, USPA's Advanced Class champion of 2008, is looking for a new Center Inside. Brian Ball, who had joined the Midwest team for the 2008 season, was not be able to commit to the 2009 schedule.
Once again, it did not take very long until the open slot was filled. Rhythm's remaining 3-way (JaNette Lefkowitz, Steve Lefkowitz and Laurent Beaudouin) announed this week that the lineup is complete for the upcoming season. Rob Radez is the new Center Inside, while Kevin Naftzger will still be on camera for the new lineup.
The new Rhythm member... (more)
Did you know that the NSL wishes you Happy Holidays and says thank you to all supporters? posted: Dec 17th, 2008 The Christmas holidays are right around the corner, and Santa Claus has already been greeting the NSL News audience on the front page and a few subsequent pages for a few days. It is the time of the year when the National Skydiving League is grateful to still be in business.
It is also the time to express appreciation for the help and support by many passionate 4-way fans: league and meet directors, judges, supportive skydiving centers and the skydiving industry. (more)
Did you know that dive pool changes and rules can now be discussed on-line by the whole FS community? posted: Dec 16th, 2008 The NSL News has covered several topics after the World Meet 2008 that will be discussed by the Formation Skydiving Committee of the International Parachuting Commission (IPC) at the upcoming meeting in Sweden on 1 February 2009.
The freeze frame issue made the NSL News on 6 October 2008, followed by the discussion of slower judging speed on 9 November 2008. The event duration of world meets and world cups was the topic on 14 November 2008.
Last not least, two recent NSL News stories covered the committee's plans to make adjustments of the actual dive pool. The first story on 2 December 2008... (more)
Did you know that a tunnel meet offered networking options in New England? posted: Dec 15th, 2008 The NSL News reported on 16 November 2008 that Mass Defiance members were preparing for the first 12-foot tunnel competition for 4-way teams. The event took place last weekend, and Ben Liston provided scores, photos and all meet information for the NSL News.
MD Fooza, with two Mass Defiance members (Ben Liston, Brian Stephens) and two Fooza/Inept/Teiwaz members (Rodney Cruce, James Klinge) won the AAA Class competition in a 3-team field with a 26.1 average. Centerline XP placed 2nd, and Ranch Fallout finished in 3rd place.
Nine teams competed in the AA Class where the West Point Autobots... (more)
Did you know that Perris Fury continues and extends the coaching project in 2009? posted: Dec 15th, 2008 Team building efforts continue in California. The NSL News reported of the "team shopping" camp in Perris last week, where Perris Fury members helped to connect skydivers with each other. At the same time, Fury's successful 8-way project continues, as well.
The NSL News reported on 24 October 2008 that Perris Fury's 8-way project was responsible for 35% of the 8-way participation at the USPA Nationals 2008.
The Fury members could not copy the same project concept for any similar 4-way efforts. Christy Frikken (Center Outside), Chris Farina (Center Inside), Josh Hall (Point), Uli Steuwe (Tail)... (more)
Did you know that FSC Wind Damaged needs a new tail for the 2009 season?
Did you know that Rob Radez prepares for a challenging season with SDC Rhythm XP?
Did you know that the NSL wishes you Happy Holidays and says thank you to all supporters?
Did you know that dive pool changes and rules can now be discussed on-line by the whole FS community?
Did you know that a tunnel meet offered networking options in New England?
Did you know that Perris Fury continues and extends the coaching project in 2009?